Matthew 3:17

And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 3:17

BSB

And a voice from heaven said, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!"

AKJV

And see a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

CPDV

And behold, there was a voice from heaven, saying: "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

ERV

and lo, a voice out of the heavens, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

NHEB

And look, a voice out of the heavens said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."

SMT

And behold a voice from the heavens, saying, This is my dearly beloved Son, in whom I was contented.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 3:17

AndG2532Conjunction loG2400avoiceG5456Noun Feminine fromG1537Preposition heavenG3772Noun Masculine sayingG3004Verb ThisG3778 isG2076Verb myG3450 belovedG27Adjective SonG5207Noun Masculine inG1722Preposition whomG3739IamwellpleasedG2106Verb

Commentary for Matthew 3:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 3:17

Summary

God affirms identity of chosen one

Event

Heavenly voice confirms identity

Estimated Time Period

c. 26-27 AD